Submarine Technical Program Manager, Subsea Engineering

Amazon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud service provider in London seeks a Technical Program Manager to oversee global subsea projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of program management experience, with strong skills in compliance, risk management, and automation. This role offers a chance to work with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience on a global scale.
• Knowledge and experience with submarine cable systems.
• Experience in compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance and reporting for global AWS subsea network.
• Drive multi-year subsea projects from planning through delivery.
• Communicate clearly and timely with stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Compliance management

Continuous improvement

Automation experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Overview

Today, Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. The AWS Cloud infrastructure is built around Regions and Availability Zones (AZs). AWS Regions provide multiple, physically separated and isolated Availability Zones which are connected with low latency, high throughput, and highly redundant networking. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to help build out that low latency, high throughput, and highly redundant network.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager with proven experience, strong sense of ownership and passion for defining and driving large cross-functional programs. The candidate should be self-driven, able to learn quickly and influence decision-making across organizations. In this position, you will work closely with various Amazon business units to gather, refine and drive program goals including compliance and financial management. You will have the opportunity to implement new processes and procedures driving continuous improvement while interacting with a broad range of stakeholders across Amazon.

At Amazon, we set a high bar, so expect to be challenged on the scope and scale of the problems we tackle. We are moving fast, using the latest technologies, and transforming the way we deliver global connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to manage the compliance and reporting requirements of the global AWS subsea network.
• Be responsible for managing and reporting our compliance requirements and responses, policy development, and compliance training.
• Undertake financial and project management within the subsea engineering team to support the ongoing operations of our in-service network.
• Collaborate across business units and with partners to drive multi-year subsea projects from planning through delivery while meeting high standards and timelines.
• Communicate clearly and timely, alerting customers and stakeholders with a path forward when issues arise.

Day in the life / What to expect

Our subsea projects are multi-year in duration, requiring careful planning, disciplined execution, and ongoing invention and simplification as the program grows. We work with internal and external stakeholders to drive projects to meet goals and timelines, ensuring delivery meets high standards and specifications. We problem-solve to remove roadblocks and keep customers informed as we evolve solutions. We strive for global consistency and learning from each other.

AWS Infrastructure Services

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continuous access to innovation. We tackle challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and seek talented people who want to help.

Team & Culture

You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing scalable capacity at the lowest possible cost. Our inclusive culture welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

About the team

The Subsea engineering team is responsible for all aspects of submarine network deployment, operation, upgrades and management within AWS. We own the technology roadmap and standards for submarine fibre optic cable, installation methods, procurement of the SLTE, RSPC and associated operational models and security postures. The team works closely with Regional Business Development teams to deliver submarine capacity to a global standard, enabling economic and scalable consistency for all customers.

Diversity & Inclusion

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting or follows a non-traditional path, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

AWS is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, powering customers from startups to Global 500 companies.

Inclusive Team Culture

We foster a culture of inclusion through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing events and learning experiences. We strive to embrace our differences and learn from one another.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We are committed to continuous improvement and provide mentorship and resources to help you grow as a professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility to support your personal and professional success.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience, preferably on a global scale, with the ability to conceptualize, manage, and prioritize multiple projects.
• Knowledge and experience with submarine cable systems.
• Experience in automation, operational excellence, or continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience in compliance and risk management, including developing and executing compliance management techniques.
• Experience interacting with and guiding senior management across commercial, technical, domestic, and international operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with AI tools and automating workflows.
• Ability to merge traditional project management with agile processes.
• Experience in compiling financial records and forecasts.
• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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